About Yanchep Lagoon
Yanchep Lagoon is a reef-protected coastal lagoon and beach in Yanchep, within the City of Wanneroo, about 50 kilometres north of Perth, Western Australia. Sheltered by an offshore limestone reef, it forms a calm, shallow swimming area popular with families. The foreshore includes parkland, barbecue facilities and a kiosk. It lies adjacent to Yanchep National Park and is known for snorkelling, fishing and sunset views over the Indian Ocean.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a sheltered, shallow lagoon enclosed by an offshore limestone reef creating calm water for swimming and wading, with a sandy beach and grassed foreshore reserve. The area includes parkland, picnic and barbecue areas, a playground, public toilets and showers, and a beach kiosk. The lagoon is suitable for snorkelling, fishing, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, with coastal walking paths and open views of the Indian Ocean.
Key highlights
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Reef-protected shallow lagoon providing calm swimming conditions
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Sandy beach with grassed foreshore reserve and picnic areas
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Snorkelling and fishing around limestone reef
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Beach kiosk and foreshore facilities including barbecues and playground
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Sunset views over the Indian Ocean
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Proximity to Yanchep National Park
History of Yanchep Lagoon
The Yanchep coastal area lies within Noongar Country and was traditionally used for fishing and gathering. European settlement in the Yanchep area developed from the early 1900s, with the Yanchep area later planned as a coastal settlement. The lagoon has long been used as a sheltered swimming and fishing location for local residents and visitors.
Culture & Context
The Yanchep area is part of Noongar Country, with cultural connections to the coast and nearby wetlands and caves. The lagoon and foreshore are valued as a community recreation and gathering place for swimming, fishing and family picnics.
Route
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